River Grove Therapy

02/05/2026

We're still celebrating International Play Therapy Week! Many tools can be used in the play therapy setting to foster healthy communication, connection, and growth. Here are just a few of our favorites!

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02/04/2026

Meet Heather Orenstein — a compassionate, experienced clinician at River Grove Therapy specializing in play therapy and working across the lifespan. In celebration of International Play Therapy Week (Feb 1–7, 2026), our latest blog highlights Heather’s dedication, warmth, and the unique skills she brings to supporting children and families. Read more about Heather and her approach: https://wix.to/fl5zkRZ

By Melanie Froemke, LCSW, RPT-S, eRYTIt feels even more appropriate as we highlight International Play Therapy Week, February 1-7, 2026, to highlight Heather Orenstein. Heather came to us with vast experience working with children. Heather loves working across the lifespan, and is finding a particul...

02/01/2026

Play is more than just fun, it’s how children communicate, process emotions, and heal.

Play therapy gives kids a safe, supportive space to express big feelings, build coping skills, and grow confidence, all through the language they know best: play!

Curious if play therapy might be a good fit for your child? Send us a message or visit our website to learn more about how we practice play therapy at RGT!

01/22/2026

Check out our website for our newest blog post from one of our therapists, Rob Krupicka, MSW!

https://www.rivergrovetherapy.com/post/the-search-for-meaning-in-a-distracted-world

01/22/2026

As a parent, understanding demand avoidant behaviors in high-performing autistic kids can feel overwhelming. You are not alone in this! Learn more about navigating these challenges here: https://wix.to/qPrXKlp

By Melanie Froemke, LCSW, RPT-S, e-RYTAs a therapist, one of my strengths and passions is supporting parents of high-performing (often late-diagnosed) autistic kids, particularly those who have demand avoidant behaviors. To the untrained eye or unknowing parent, these behaviors can come across as di...

01/14/2026

Happy 2026! This month’s First Week Focus highlights the importance of setting goals that are right for YOU! Learn more about goal setting, habit forming, and more by checking out our monthly newsletter, available on the website in our bio and linked below!
https://www.rivergrovetherapy.com/firstweekfocus

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01/07/2026

Happy New Year from the RGT Team!

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11/19/2025

River Grove Therapy is all about making a difference and a distinct impact in peoples' lives. We've applied for the Gusto Impact Awards so that we can develop more community resources, get the word out to more individuals and families, and support our therapists with supplies and our incredible space.
Thanks for considering us, Gusto!
Gusto

10/12/2025

In our busy and often distracted world, people often seek therapy to uncover their personal meaning. Rob Krupicka, MSW addresses his observations regarding how to confront distractions and embrace a purposeful life. Read more: https://wix.to/dy9jHRm

By Rob Krupicka, MSWIn nearly every stage of life, people come to therapy searching for meaning. Whether thepresenting issues are depression, anxiety, substance abuse, ADHD, or something else, myexperience is that meaning plays an important role in treatment. Some want to know why theyfeel restless....

10/12/2025

We'd love for you to meet Amanda Kaliner, LPC! Dive into our latest interview where Amanda shares insights on her journey and approach to mental health as a therapist. Read more: https://wix.to/9VJ8n7N

An interview with Amanda Kaliner, LPC, by Melanie Froemke, LCSW, RPT-S, e-RYT200At River Grove Therapy, we're absolutely loving having Amanda Kaliner, LPC on our team. She's resourceful, kind, intelligent, and (of course, as a therapist) personable. We took some time to get to know her better, and w...

09/25/2025

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